Fannie Mae HomeReady® Loan Features
- Minimum credit score of 620 and positive rent payment history required.
- Borrower's income must be 80% or less than the area median income (AMI) of the borrower's property's location.
- Low down payments available - funds can come from savings, gifts, or grants.
- Reduced mortgage insurance premiums which may eventually be canceled.1
- Financing available for both new purchases and loan refinancing.2
- Lender credit may be available up to $2,500 with qualification restrictions.3
1Reduced mortgage insurance to 25% for a 10% down payment where the standard mortgage insurance requirement is 30% - 35%.
2Refinance transactions must be owned or securitized by Fannie Mae.
3Lender credit may be applied toward down payment and closing costs, including mortgage insurance premiums, homeowners insurance and property taxes collected at closing.